TAMPA, Fla. — The Atlanta Falcons ‘ defense lost one of its most promising young pieces in the third quarter of Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers inside Raymond James Stadium.
Rookie defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro , the team’s second-round draft pick at No. 35 overall, suffered an ankle injury with 10:29 remaining in the third quarter. Orhorhoro was initially ruled questionable to return but was updated to out several minutes later. He was not spotted on Atlanta’s sideline.
Faced with a 3rd and 12, the Buccaneers ran a screen pass to receiver Jalen McMillan, who gained 13 yards. Orhorhoro and cornerback Dee Alford made the tackle for the Falcons, but Orhorhoro was slow to get up…